Ar·min·i·an (är-m n  - n)adj. Of or relating to the theology of Jacobus Arminius and his followers, who rejected the Calvinist doctrines of predestination and election and who believed that human free will is compatible with God's sovereignty. Ar·min i·an n.Ar·min i·an·ism n. |
Arminian [ɑːˈmɪnɪən]
adj
(Christian Religious Writings / Theology) denoting, relating to, or believing in the Christian Protestant doctrines of Jacobus Arminius (real name Jacob Harmensen.; 1560-1609), the Dutch theologian, published in 1610, which rejected absolute predestination and insisted that the sovereignty of God is compatible with free will in man. These doctrines deeply influenced Wesleyan and Methodist theology
n
(Christian Religious Writings / Theology) a follower of such doctrines
Arminianism n
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| Noun | 1. | Arminian - adherent of Arminianism Arminian Church - the Protestant denomination adhering to the views of Jacobus Arminius |
| Adj. | 1. | Arminian - of or relating to Arminianism |
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